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How Wes Johnson lit fire under red-hot Georgia baseball star Corey Collins

Corey Collins (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia catcher and outfielder Corey Collins (6) during Georgia's game against Tennessee at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tn., on Friday, Mar. 29, 2024. (Kari Hodges/UGAAA) (Kari Hodges/Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Corey Collins scorching-hot SEC hitting streak started with a call from Wes Johnson last June.

So what were those magic words that have ultimately led up to Collins to hitting .650 with 8 home runs and 19 RBIs over the past five games?

“My biggest thing, my number one rule is I don’t get upset unless you’re not believing in yourself,” Johnson said,

“I want belief in yourself … I think Corey liked to hear that — that we coach off the positives.”

Read more at DawgNation.

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